By Nakwam Rose At least 132 soldiers from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – In Opposition (SPLM-IO) have emerged from hiding to embrace peace and pledge their loyalty to the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Lobonok Payam, Central Equatoria. Major General Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF spokesperson, welcomed[Read More…]
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Reshuffle hits three States
By Nakwam Rose President Salva Kiir Mayardit has issued series of decrees relieving officials in three states: Upper Nile, Warrap, and Central Equatoria State. The decrees, read over the state-owned TV, South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation on Monday evening, primarily affected officials hailing from Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM-IO). In[Read More…]
Potential War crime
By Philip Buda Ladu The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has strongly condemned the aerial bombing of a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, labeling it a potential war crime and a grave breach of international humanitarian law. The airstrike, which[Read More…]
South Sudan honors midwives on International Day
By Nakwam Rose South Sudan joined the global community in celebrating International Midwife’s Day under the theme “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis.” Despite the country’s instability, South Sudan took the opportunity to honor the vital healthcare professionals and appreciate their significant contributions to the health sector. In a country grappling[Read More…]
Drugs shortage hits Northern Bahr el Ghazal State
By Hou Akot Hou Several health facilities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, including Aweil Civil Hospital, which serves the largest population, lack essential drugs. Patients visiting health facilities are being diagnosed but directed to private pharmacies to purchase medications, which many find difficult to afford. Adut Aleu, a[Read More…]
Kajo-Keji launches Fm radio station
By Kei Emmanuel Duku Ebenezer Radio, broadcasting on 96.7 FM, dedicated to disseminating the word of God has been launched in Kajo-Keji County. Speaking during the launch, Baptist Convention president in South Sudan, Edward Dima emphasized the transformative role the radio station will play through spiritual nourishment. “The radio will[Read More…]
South Sudanese refugees in Uganda surpass one million
By Kei Emmanuel Duku South Sudanese refugees in Uganda have tragically exceeded one million, according to the latest statistics. The data released by the Office of the Prime Minister and the United Nations Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Uganda, reveals that population of 1,000,980 South Sudanese refugees. Out of the[Read More…]
Organization advocates for unfettered Press Freedom
By Rose Nakwam In a statement released on World Press Freedom Day, One Citizen Network for Democracy (OCND) stressed the need for a free press, emphasizing that it serves as the best shield for democracy. The organization urged the government to consistently champion and defend the media, not only on[Read More…]
Rival forces trade blame over Juba-Terekeka ambushes
By Jacob Onuha Nelson South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) have traded accusations over the recent ambushes along the Juba-Terekeka Road in Central Equatoria State. According to a statement from the SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the first ambush occurred[Read More…]
Kiir directs security to focus on national challenges
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has directed the newly appointed Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs and the Director General of the General Intelligence Bureau to focus on the challenges facing the nation. Kiir made the remarks on Monday while presiding over the oath-taking ceremony of Madut Dut[Read More…]
President Kiir writes to Donald Trump
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir has written to United States President, Donald J. Trump through U.S. embassy in Juba, for a high-level engagement to strengthen bilateral ties. This comes at a time when relations between South Sudan and the United States face challenges, including the revocation of visas for[Read More…]
Cultivating Prosperity: How Investing in Agriculture Builds a Stronger, Stable Nation
By Garang Garang Adim South Sudan, our young and hopeful nation, stands at a crucial crossroads. We are blessed with vast lands, fertile soils, and abundant water resources, yet, despite these natural gifts, many of our people still face hunger, poverty, and instability. The key to changing this reality lies[Read More…]
Press is still not free
As 3rd of May marked the World Press Freedom Day, ladies and gentlemen of the press should unite. Gentlemen and Ladies of the press must entangle themselves to become much stronger to liberate themselves from the chain of brutality, arbitrary arrest, harassment, and assassination. I know it takes as many[Read More…]
Three-day dialogue strengthens peaceful coexistence in Lainya
By James Juma Santino Lainya County has taken a crucial step towards fostering harmony between agrarians and pastoralists through a three-day dialogue. Lainya County Commissioner, Robert Lasu John, while opening the forum, emphasized the county’s commitment to peaceful conflict resolution. The commissioner underscored the importance of structured dialogue as a[Read More…]
UN condemns airstrike on Old Fangak Hospital
By Staff Writer The United Nations has strongly condemned a deadly airstrike on a hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, which occurred early Saturday morning, May 3rd. Acting UN Humanitarian Coordinator demanded immediate protection for civilians and humanitarian facilities from all parties to the conflict. The attack struck a hospital[Read More…]
AU delegation arrives Juba Today
By Staff Writer A high-level delegation led by Chairperson of African Union Commission, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, arrives Juba today, May 5th, for a two-day visit. According to African Union Ambassador to South Sudan, Prof. Joram Mukama Biswaro, the six-member AU delegation is scheduled to meet with President Salva Kiir Mayardit[Read More…]
RJMEC demands probe into Fangak airstrikes
By Yiep Joseph and Philip Buda Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has called for an urgent investigation into reported airstrikes on the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Old Fangak, Jonglei State. The call follows a report by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) on Saturday stating that one of[Read More…]
Escalating conflicts threaten election viability- activist
The viability of elections as a peaceful political transition option in South Sudan is increasingly precarious. According to Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization, Edmund Yakani, the recent surge in armed violence exacerbate the situation. He warned that if the ongoing violence in various parts of the[Read More…]
Peace partners urge Kiir to release Dr. Machar
By Yiep Joseph Peace partners are reiterating calls for President Salva Kiir to release First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny to pave way for dialogue. Following appeals from various stakeholders, including the African Union, several embassies have added their voices, urging President Kiir and the government to release[Read More…]
Airstrikes kill seven, several injured
By Philip Buda Ladu Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Old Fangak was bombed in a series of attacks that began in the early hours of Saturday morning, resulting in at least seven deaths and 20 injuries. The attack follows an order issued on Friday by the South Sudan People’s[Read More…]